Vallemayor Vina Encineda | Rioja, Spain
A wonderfully structured red wine from 25 year old Tempranillo vines grown in Vallemayor’s La Encineda Estate. Intense fruit is enhanced by six months in new American oak and being bottled unfiltered. The final wine is reminiscent of the oldest vinification methods and wonderfully structured.
Limited production – depending the vintage.
Vallemayor has been the principal Rioja agency in Morgenrot’s portfolio for decades. They combine modern technology and traditional knowledge for the elaboration of their wines. American and French oak 225 ltr casks for the ageing are replaced when they’re six years old, assuring the best quality for the wines.
A wonderfully structured red wine from 25 year old Tempranillo vines grown in Vallemayor’s La Encineda Estate. Intense fruit is enhanced by six months in new American oak and being bottled unfiltered. The final wine is reminiscent of the oldest vinification methods and wonderfully structured.
Limited production – depending the vintage.
Vallemayor has been the principal Rioja agency in Morgenrot’s portfolio for decades. They combine modern technology and traditional knowledge for the elaboration of their wines. American and French oak 225 ltr casks for the ageing are replaced when they’re six years old, assuring the best quality for the wines.
A wonderfully structured red wine from 25 year old Tempranillo vines grown in Vallemayor’s La Encineda Estate. Intense fruit is enhanced by six months in new American oak and being bottled unfiltered. The final wine is reminiscent of the oldest vinification methods and wonderfully structured.
Limited production – depending the vintage.
Vallemayor has been the principal Rioja agency in Morgenrot’s portfolio for decades. They combine modern technology and traditional knowledge for the elaboration of their wines. American and French oak 225 ltr casks for the ageing are replaced when they’re six years old, assuring the best quality for the wines.
Grape Varieties: Tempranillo
Alcohol/VOL: 13.5%
Vintage: 2016
Tasting Notes: Wonderfully structured wine reminiscent of old style vinification methods; its intense fruit is enhanced by six months in new American barrels giving a red berried fruit, balsam notes and subtle oak.
Other: Vegan , Vegetarian
Pairing suggestions: light tapas, pork, grilled vegetables
Producer: Bodegas Vallemayor